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Monterey Bay Lodge, hotel in Monterey

Well set in the centre of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.

Close to the harbour and short walk to town. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
3,206 reviews
Price fromUS$160.91per night
Victorian Inn, hotel in Monterey

Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area...

Location, cleanliness
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,547 reviews
Price fromUS$215.07per night
Hotel Abrego, hotel in Monterey

With a variety of area attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf nearby, this Monterey Peninsula, California hotel offers cosy accommodations and is ideal location for exploring area beaches, shopping...

Location was ideal, nice short stroll (10 mins) to shops and restaurants. Spotlessly clean.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,362 reviews
Price fromUS$265.06per night
Best Western Plus Monterey Inn, hotel in Monterey

Located 2 blocks from city centre and 2.4 km to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

Great location lovely breakfast and great staff especially Alan
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
998 reviews
Price fromUS$236.75per night
Monterey Bay Inn, hotel in Monterey

Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

A very comfortable room with a great view. The Monterey Bay Inn is right in the centre of the action on Cannery Row.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,065 reviews
Price fromUS$295.41per night
Spindrift Inn, hotel in Monterey

Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey.

great room
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
389 reviews
Price fromUS$285.13per night
Merritt House Hotel, hotel in Monterey

This hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. Fisherman’s Wharf is within easy walking distance from Merritt House Hotel.

Room decor and furniture; location; simple breakfast included
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
573 reviews
Price fromUS$260.90per night
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey, hotel in Monterey

Boasting an exceptional location along scenic Highway 1, moments from beautiful beaches, this Monterey hotel is near many area attractions and offers exceptional on-site facilities including a modern...

the gym/pool/hot tub & nice rooms
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
307 reviews
Price fromUS$235.71per night
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey, hotel in Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

Clean and comfortable room. Typical Ramada Wyndham. At a street but ok for our purpose.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,273 reviews
Price fromUS$117.17per night
Portola Hotel & Spa, hotel in Monterey

Within 5 minutes' walk of Fisherman's Wharf, the Portola Hotel & Spa is 1.6 km from the historic Cannery Row. Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator.

Restaurant was quick, good service and reasonable prices. The hotel is in a good location for walking into town.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
2,500 reviews
Price fromUS$259.45per night
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  • Spindrift Inn
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 389 reviews

    Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey.

    Excellent location and the old world charm suited us

  • Victorian Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,547 reviews

    Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area...

    Lovely hotel , welcoming , comfortable , and a delight

  • Wave Street Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 626 reviews

    Located less than 3 km from Del Monte Beach, the Wave Street Inn offers a non-smoking accommodation in Monterey. All rooms provide a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a TV with cable channels.

    The staff were really nice. Location and parking was good.

  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 998 reviews

    Located 2 blocks from city centre and 2.4 km to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

    Fantastic position , free parking & breakfast . Lovely staff

  • Hotel Pacific
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,819 reviews

    Hotel Pacific is a boutique hotel located in the centre of Monterey just steps away from the Monterey Conference Center.

    Nice room with large space,many plugs, desk, sofa.

  • The Monterey Hotel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 576 reviews

    Located in Old Town Monterey just 2.4 km from Cannery Row, The Monterey Hotel features valet parking. Free WiFi is included for all guests.

    Conveniently located, clean not a lot of rooms nice & quiet✨✨

Hotels located in the centre of Monterey

  • Monterey Bay Lodge
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,206 reviews

    Well set in the centre of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.

    Nice pool and courtyard area for relaxing in nice weather.

  • Best Western De Anza Inn
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 544 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub, this Monterey hotel is located within 6 km of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

    It's comfortable and the staff is nice. Good parking.

  • Cannery Row Inn
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,535 reviews

    The heart of Cannery Row is 5 minutes' walk from this Monterey hotel. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman’s Wharf are 10 minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Very central. Bed was really comfortable. Free parking.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 307 reviews

    Boasting an exceptional location along scenic Highway 1, moments from beautiful beaches, this Monterey hotel is near many area attractions and offers exceptional on-site facilities including a modern...

    The food was great at Pacific grill also I love our suite.

  • Rodeway Inn near Downtown Monterey
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 604 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from Monterey State Beach, Rodeway Inn near Downtown Monterey offers free parking. All rooms include free WiFi. Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf are 4.8 km away.

    The staff was very friendly and the room was clean

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,674 reviews

    Located in Monterey, California, this motel is 4.8 km from Cannery Row. The motel features a Japanese restaurant, a pool, and guest rooms with free WiFi and cable TV with HBO film channels.

    Big room , morning cafe in the room and reception.

  • Scottish Fairway Inn
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 547 reviews

    The Scottish Fairway Inn is located near magnificent Monterey attractions, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the Monterey Fairgrounds and...

    Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und das Personal freundlich

  • Monterey Tides
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,776 reviews

    Offering direct beach access and a year-round outdoor heated pool, Monterey Tides, is 4.8 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Old Fisherman's Wharf is 10 minutes' drive away.

    The breakfast location that I went to was very good

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A Wild Coastline and Even Wilder Sealife

Known for beautifully undulating coastline attracting a wealth of wildlife, laidback Monterey is set on a small peninsula. Though now more famous for Monterey Jack cheese, it was once an important sardine fishing town. Some ex-canning factories now house galleries and shops on a street renamed Cannery Row after a novel by John Steinbeck. A museum and his former home in nearby Salinas can be visited.

The fantastic Monterey Bay Aquarium houses a fascinating range of local sealife, which is so prevalent here that you can often see seals basking on craggy beaches, or sea lions roaring away under piers in Fisherman’s Wharf. Whalewatching tours also depart from here.

South is the Monterey State Historic Park, site of historic buildings including Custom House and the Old Whaling Station with a path made from whalebone. To the east are a couple of Monterey hotels on the beach on Booking.com, and there are also several Monterey hotels with indoor pools.

Right by Monterey Peninsula Airport is one of the city’s 7 golf courses, and there are 3 golf courses near the Laguna Seca Raceway.

Whether you’re here for the Monterey Jazz Festival, or for driving the Big Sur Pacific coast road to the south, if you’re staying with kids, don’t forget to check out the Dennis the Menace Park.

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  • 5 neighbourhoods
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What guests said about Monterey:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The centre of the town is rather tacky & expensive but the...

    The centre of the town is rather tacky & expensive but the National Park at Point Lobos is lovely, as is the coastal drive (or cycle) to Carmel. The Aquarium was somewhat disappointing and very overpriced inside. The small Art museum is worth a short visit. The dedicated, car free trail for pedestrians and cyclists is a nice idea.
    Lucy
    Ireland
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Monterey is a great place to spend a few days.

    Monterey is a great place to spend a few days. There is a lot to see and once you learn the one ways streets it is easy to get around. The wharf is fine, Cannery row is a tourist spot but it is fun and the aquarium is great. Food is very good in Monterey and Carmel.
    John
    United States
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Cannery Row is a bit of a tourist trap, but if you head away...

    Cannery Row is a bit of a tourist trap, but if you head away from the beach you quickly access the restaurants of Lighthouse Avenue, including Hula - Hawaian food. If I had my time again, I would have tried to stay nearer to the Acquariam, even as far west as Pacific Grove (technically the next town along), near the delights of Happy Girl Kitchen.
    Anna
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Two night, great location.

    Two night, great location. Although hotel dated it is comfortable, spacious, cleal and all services were excellent. Centre of everything yet quiet. Can accommodate everyone. Lots of beaches, walks, great food & activities.
    Dympna
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I love the ocean.

    I love the ocean. There are just so many great little beaches to visit. Monterey has so much Sea life too. We saw harbor seals, otters, elephant seals, too late for the Monarch Butterflys, tons of birds, just from the walking paths! We actually walked from Monterey to Pacific Grove. There are also loads of shops, and restaurants.
    Joan
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    My trip to Monterey Bay was amazing, due to how beautiful...

    My trip to Monterey Bay was amazing, due to how beautiful the scenery was and how close everything was to were I stayed. The Wave Street In was a great hotel to stay in because the aquarium and many restaurants are so close to it you can walk everywhere and not worry about parking. The hotel was also great as everything was clean and the staff was very helpful.
    Rodriguez-Garcia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Monterey

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 389 reviews
    What a beautiful hotel! I chose this hotel for the location and I was not disappointed! Located on the water, in the heart of Monterey. We were easily able to walk around the town to fantastic restaurants, the aquarium and we enjoyed the beach right out in front of the hotel. Our room was not only comfortable but so cute with a great little bay window I enjoyed sitting in. And we loved the made to order breakfast that was delivered to our room each morning. I would highly recommend the Spindrift and look forward to staying again.
    Trudy
    United States
  • From US$126.71 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,890 reviews
    Would not recommend booking this place. We drove to this place all the way from SF and to our surprise they overbooked and just said they send us massage. They did not cancel the booking and did not bother actually getting in contact with us. The manager was arrogant and did not care that we drove 3 hours and don’t have place to stay (our paid booking at their hotel was still confirmed). In the end they found room at different hotel for us but kept the money even tho it was much cheaper.
    David
    Czech Republic
  • From US$136.58 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,273 reviews
    A perfect location for events at the Monterey Fairground! Right across from the festival we went to! Also a quick run or walk down to the Bay and bike/run/walk trail. An extra big plus: the front desk staff! The reception host was amazing and just a generally wonderful person! While the hotel/motel is not a five star spot by any means (it’s all about the convenient location), her hospitality and friendly vibe made our stay extra special and all the better!
    Elisa
    United States
  • From US$237.36 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,535 reviews
    Cannery Row Inn is ideally located to explore Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown Monterey. It’s a lovely spot, we had a sea view, it had a balcony, nice space, and an electric log fire thing which was awesome. There’s no safe, but it’s pretty secure. The car park is good, you park anywhere and get a card for your window. The team were super friendly. FULL RECOMMEND FROM US
    Sam
    United Kingdom
  • From US$250.29 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 998 reviews
    We used Monterey as a "base" to explore the Highway No. 1 as we couldn't drive all along because of the blockage of the road. So we stayed here for two nights and found the hotel to be very nice and welcoming, perfect spot to start the journey along the coast. We didn't visit any attractions in Monterey itself as the fantastic vistas along the coast were the thing we wanted to see.
    Volker
    Germany
  • From US$144.61 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,422 reviews
    Nice quiet hotel, friendly staff and good location not too far from downtown Monterey. Beds were comfortable and the breakfast on offer was good but not great, typical of a Best Western. There aren't too many food options close by but we did find a Vietnamese place a few hundred meters up the road which did ok for our one night there.
    Gerard
    Australia
  • From US$253.72 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,881 reviews
    Well-maintained property with attractive landscaping and rooms. We enjoyed delicious tapas in the restaurant and use of the free bikes to ride the waterfront trail. Although not mentioned on the website, the room also had a mini-fridge. Lastly, from the hotel it’s a short walk to lots of dining in Old Monterey and Fishermans Wharf.
    David
    Canada
  • From US$282.87 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 626 reviews
    Located in a beautiful part of Monterey a very short distance from the Ocean front. The staff here were first class and so helpful with any requests/information required. The hotel is quite modern and very stylish but also has a very relaxing atmosphere with staff that are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
    Gary
    United Kingdom
  • From US$260.03 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,776 reviews
    The view from lobby was gorgeous and the hotel location right on the beach was amazing! They offered a complimentary drink from lobby bar on arrival which was really nice. They only had one bartender though that was working really hard to help everyone but long line for her.
    Corrie
    United States
  • From US$287.82 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,362 reviews
    I highly recommend this hotel. Location can’t be beat, within walking distance to Monterey wharf, waterfront and downtown. My deluxe fireplace room was spacious, clean and the staff was extemely accomodating. Breakfast was better than expected. Will come back again!
    GERI
    United States
  • From US$294.21 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,500 reviews
    Location was the best for Monterey. We could dine out at many dining options and it was an easy walk back to hotel. There were many conferences going on but we never had to wait for service or the elevator.
    Darlene
    United States
  • From US$407.35 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 835 reviews
    The property is beautiful and right on the water in Monterey. In the center of Cannery Row. Property is very clean and employees very nice and helpful.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From US$237.36 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,535 reviews
    The hotel was close to a walking trail that made it easy to get to the beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row shops. Location was very good!
    Scott
    United States
  • From US$163.20 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,085 reviews
    it,s a very clean and nice hotel in a central location for sightseeing in monterey and carmel, there is even a mall in front of the hotel
    f
    francisco
    El Salvador
  • From US$119.16 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,713 reviews
    It is a good hotel if you are planning a short stay in Monterey. Room might need a bit of an update but it was spacious and comfortable.
    Jakub
    New Zealand
  • From US$99.48 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,272 reviews
    Amazing value and lovely inn! Everything you would expect from a good 3 star hotel, but for much cheaper price!
    Yevheniia
    United States
  • From US$119.16 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,713 reviews
    We went to the First Night Monterey and this hotel was convenient.
    Eileen
    United States
  • From US$132.09 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,674 reviews
    One of the cheaper places to stay in Monterey.
    Claire
    United Kingdom
  • From US$372.19 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,017 reviews
    Staff, cleanliness, nicest hotel in Monterey
    Michael
    United States
  • From US$172.98 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,600 reviews
    Good value for a Monterey hotel
    MaryAnne
    United States

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